MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An endocrine gland, located in the neck, that produces the hormones thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin.
A
thyroid gland
B
thyroxine
C
parathyroid gland
D
thymus gland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The thyroid is an endocrine gland. Its location is in the inferior, anterior neck, and it is responsible for the formation and secretion of the thyroid hormones as well as iodine homeostasis within the human body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thyroid Gland It consists of two lobes, one on each side of the trachea, just below the larynx or voice box. The two lobes are connected by a narrow band of tissue called the isthmus. Internally, the gland consists of follicles, which produce thyroxine and triiodothyronine hormones.

Detailed explanation-3: -As an endocrine gland, your thyroid makes and secretes hormones. Your thyroid produces and releases the following hormones: Thyroxine (T4): This is the primary hormone your thyroid makes and releases.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

Detailed explanation-5: -The thyroid gland releases triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones play an important role in regulation of your weight, energy levels, internal temperature, skin, hair, nail growth, metabolism and is an important part of the endocrine system.

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